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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023)
SENATE BILL 223 By: Daniels
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to the practice of osteopathic
medicine; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 624, which
relates to the State Board of Osteopa thic Examiners;
removing certain limitation on appointees; permitting
the Governor to consider certain recommenda tions; and
providing an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 624, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 624. A. There is hereby re -created the State Board of
Osteopathic Examiners to continue until July 1, 2024, in accordance
with the provisions of the Oklaho ma Sunset Law.
B. The State Board of Osteopathic Examiners shall consist of
eight (8) examiners appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be
lay persons. The remaining examiners shall be regularly licensed
osteopathic physicians in good standing in th is state who have been
so engaged for a period of at least five (5) years immediately prior
to their appointment . The osteopathic physician examiners shall be
appointed by the Governor from a list of not less than six names
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submitted to the Governor by th e Oklahoma Osteopathic Association
annually, and any present member of the Board of E xaminers shall be
appointed to fill out the unexpired term . All appointments made to
the Board shall be for terms of seven (7) years. In the event of a
vacancy brought about for any reason, t he Governor shall fill the
post so vacated shall be filled from a list of not less than six
names submitted by the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association . In
selecting appointees, the Governor may consider reco mmendations from
a statewide organization represe nting osteopathic physicians , a
state chapter of a natio nal organization representing osteopathic
physicians, or other groups or individuals in this state .
C. The Board shall have and use a common seal, and make and
adopt all necessary rules relating to the enforcement of the
provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medi cine Act. Each Board
member shall receive the daily per diem rate for state employees.
Travel expenses allowed under the State Travel Reimbu rsement Act
shall also be provided to Board members traveling more than fifty
(50) miles to the location of all reg ular and special Board
meetings.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2023.
59-1-1362 DC 1/9/2023 5:57:42 PM